The Amazing Spider-Man
A teenage Peter Parker grapples with both high school and amazing super-human crises as his alter-ego Spider-Man.
Directed by Marc Webb · Marvel · Superhero · Action · 136 min · 2012
Trailer
Director
Marc Webb
Writer
James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent, Steve Kloves
Studio
Columbia Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, Laura Ziskin Productions
Release
July 3, 2012
Runtime
136 min
Genres
Marvel, Superhero, Action, Sci-Fi
Country
United States
Budget
$230,000,000 (estimated)
Box office
$758,725,893 worldwide ($262,782,352 domestic; $62,004,688 opening weekend)
Awards
2 wins & 33 nominations total.
Full Plot
Peter Parker (Garfield) is an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance - leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors (Ifans), his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.
Cast & Characters
Spider-Man/Peter Parker
Andrew Garfield
Gwen Stacy
Emma Stone
The Lizard
Rhys Ifans
Captain Stacy
Denis Leary
Uncle Ben
Martin Sheen
Aunt May
Sally Field
Rajit Ratha
Irrfan Khan
Richard Parker
Campbell Scott
Mary Parker
Embeth Davidtz
Flash Thompson
Chris Zylka
Peter Parker, Age 4
Max Charles
Did You Know?
Also known as "El Sorprendente Hombre-Araña" in Spanish-language markets.
Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02
During breaks, Andrew Garfield went around New York playing basketball with kids while still in his Spider-Man outfit.
Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02
"No Way Down," written and performed by James Mercer of The Shins, features on the soundtrack.
Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-02
Critical Assessment
The Amazing Spider-Man holds 7.0/10 on IMDb (775K votes), 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a Metascore of 66 from 643 critic reviews.
“A well-chosen cast and sure-handed direction allow The Amazing Spider-Man to thrill, despite revisiting many of the same plot points from 2002's Spider-Man.” — Rotten Tomatoes (critics consensus)
The 71% RT score reflects real critical division: many reviewers questioned the need for a reboot just five years after Raimi's trilogy ended, even while praising Garfield and Stone's chemistry.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedThe Amazing Spider-Man's 71% RT score against a $758.7M worldwide gross shows the reboot-fatigue criticism didn't dent box office performance — Garfield and Stone's chemistry is consistently the through-line critics credit for making a retread of Spider-Man's origin story work a second time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Amazing Spider-Man's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
The Amazing Spider-Man holds a 71% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is The Amazing Spider-Man's IMDb rating?+
The Amazing Spider-Man has a 7.0/10 rating on IMDb from 775K votes.
What is The Amazing Spider-Man's Metacritic score?+
The Amazing Spider-Man has a Metascore of 66/100 on Metacritic.
Is The Amazing Spider-Man good? What are critics saying?+
The Amazing Spider-Man holds 7.0/10 on IMDb (775K votes), 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a Metascore of 66 from 643 critic reviews.
How long is The Amazing Spider-Man?+
The Amazing Spider-Man has a runtime of 136 min.
Who directed The Amazing Spider-Man?+
The Amazing Spider-Man was directed by Marc Webb.
Where can I watch The Amazing Spider-Man?+
The Amazing Spider-Man is available to stream, rent, or buy on Disney Plus, fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Spectrum On Demand, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, JioHotstar, Sony Liv, Sony Pictures Amazon Channel, Zee5.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "The Amazing Spider-Man" is varied. Some critics found the movie enjoyable but considered it a letdown compared to previous Sam Raimi movies, while others enjoyed it and praised Andrew Garfield's performance as Spider-Man. The trailer comments suggest that the film has generated interest among fans over time.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
“The Amazing Spider-Man” has no reason to exist. Spider-man is a hero everyone knows. He´s been around for so long everyone is familiar with his origin, comic fan or not. Its basic pop culture. Then you have the Sam Raimi´s movies. Everyone saw them. They made loads of money and…
tmdb23365124 · 5.5/10This is the fourth spider man movie although it is not the fourth sequel but rather one of these reboots which seems to be so popular today. I found the movie to be quite enjoyable but at the same time a bit of a let-down. In some ways it is better than the previous trilogy by Sa…
Dark Jedi · 6/10Webb's Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does what ever a Spider can. The Amazing Spider-Man is directed by Marc Webb and collectively written by James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent and Steve Kloves. It stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Martin Sheen and Sally Field. M…
John Chard · 7/10I enjoyed this. One of the great advantages of the whole "Spiderman" concept is that it can be reinvented time and time again without really compromising the original character - a decent but lonely young man trying to make his way in the world and to get his girl. Like Tobey Mag…
CinemaSerf · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
YouTube recommended after 15 years
@Akhilesh.m-CJ4 · 125 likesWho’s watching July 2026
@zainimehdi3004 · 930 likesAre you trying to tell us something, YouTube?
@DarthK1ng · 935 likesCan’t believe I’m watching the teaser for the time 14 years later lol
@alexboiii · 925 likesCan't wait to see Andrew reprise his role in Spider-Man: No Way Home
@lukadonadze6440 · 10144 likesCan’t believe it’s been 10 years it still feels like yesterday
@kevinosher5941 · 3287 likesyoutube recommended know what they're doing
@iNabber · 11040 likeswill never forget how i felt as a kid seeing the trailer for the first time and hearing my dad and brother talk about how cool it was that they were going to show spidey’s swinging in a 1st person POV.
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